Semi-active robot-assisted total hip arthroplasty versus conventional surgery: A Meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies
Available online 16 February 2026
Conventional total hip arthroplasty (cTHA) may be technically challenging in some scenarios. Robotic-assisted THA (rTHA) was introduced in the 1980s with an active ROBODOC system. Considering the miscellaneous...
Inflammatory stress and recovery after colorectal cancer surgery: The predictive role of early C-reactive protein across open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches
Available online 9 February 2026
C-reactive protein (CRP) is a well-established biomarker of surgical stress and postoperative inflammation. This study aimed to compare the postoperative inflammatory response and recovery after colorectal...
Hostile male pelvis and its impact on robot-assisted radical prostatectomy outcomes
Available online 4 February 2026
A “hostile male pelvis” describes unfavorable pelvic anatomy that impairs surgical access during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). Key factors include narrow pelvic diameters and increased...
A systematic review of open versus robotic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancer: Comparative operative and oncological outcomes
Available online 19 January 2026
Open retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) is the gold-standard surgical approach for the management of metastatic testicular cancer, but robotic RPLND is becoming increasingly popular. There...
Comparative analysis of surgical inflammatory response with C-reactive protein post robotic versus laparoscopic elective colorectal resection for colorectal tumour
Available online 10 January 2026
Robotic colorectal surgery (RCS) provides a stable, magnified three-dimensional visual field and enhanced ergonomics enabling precise dissection and tremor suppression. We postulate that this technique...
Beyond pancreatitis: An extreme lipase elevation in a post laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
December 2025
Enhancing surgical training through cognitive load assessment
December 2025
The cognitive load plays a key role in surgical education, influencing task performance and skill acquisition. This review explores three primary approaches to assessing cognitive load in the surgical...
Minimally invasive management of lung metastases using robotic bronchoscopy: First French experience
December 2025
Machine learning-guided prevention and management of low anterior resection syndrome: Development of an XGBoost prediction model and validation via SHAP
December 2025
Colorectal cancer is among the top three cancers in terms of incidence and mortality worldwide. Although laparoscopic and robotic-assisted sphincter-preserving surgeries reduce permanent colostomy rates...
Endoscopic submucosal dissection versus endoscopic mucosal resection for early esophageal neoplasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
December 2025
Esophageal carcinoma (EC) is a primary global health concern, ranking as the eighth most common cancer and the sixth leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and...
Comparison of outcomes in robot-assisted colon cancer surgery using Da Vinci Xi, Hugo™ RAS, and Versius®: The COMPAR-CRC multiplatform study
December 2025
Since the introduction of the Da Vinci® robotic system, robot-assisted colon resection has gained popularity because of its the potential technical advantages. Recently, two new CE-marked platforms...
Research progress on carbon dioxide embolism during laparoscopic liver resection
December 2025
Laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) is currently the first-line treatment for multiple liver diseases. Although clinical data have proven its safety and effectiveness, bleeding and carbon dioxide (CO2)...
The feasibility and early outcomes of fully robotic recipient adult living donor liver transplantation: A narrative review
December 2025
Robotic surgery has emerged as a new frontier in liver transplantation. Given the novelty of its application to recipient procedures, a comprehensive overview is crucial. This narrative review synthesizes...
Robotic surgery: Precision without transparency—are the complications being underreported?
Available online 18 December 2025
Thank you to Laparoscopic, Endoscopic and RoboticSurgery peer reviewers
Available online 16 December 2025
Robotic or laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair? A narrative review of the current literature
Available online 12 December 2025
Robotic inguinal hernia repair remains in the early stages of implementation, and its potential advantages over the laparoscopic approach are still a matter of debate. This narrative review aims to...
Longitudinal trajectory analysis of sepsis after laparoscopic surgery
Available online 11 December 2025
Sepsis exhibits remarkable heterogeneity in disease progression trajectories, and accurate identification of distinct trajectory-based phenotypes is critical for implementing personalized therapeutic...
Robotic-assisted living donor nephrectomy in open kidney transplantation: Our clinical experience
Available online 21 November 2025
Robotic-assisted living donor nephrectomy (RALDN) has been shown to be a safe and feasible option, offering enhanced visualization and improved surgical dexterity, allowing for a potential increase...
Safety and feasibility of robotic splenic flexure colectomy using the Hugo™ RAS system: A case report
Available online 8 November 2025
Comment on: Patient experiences with laparoscopic incisions under enhanced recovery after surgery protocols
Available online 30 October 2025
Robot-assisted biopsy of the infratemporal fossa
September 2025
Fundamentals of digital surgery
September 2025
Unlike earlier innovations that focused on manipulation and task precision, the latest surgical advancements emphasize data visualization and the acceleration of surgeons’ decision-making. Before entering...
Combining traditional laparoscopic box practice with video gaming: A randomized control trial
September 2025
While there is consensus regarding a positive effect of video gaming on dexterity, little is known regarding how much traditional laparoscopic practice can or should be substituted with video gaming....
Development and validation of a predictive nomogram for the pregnancy rate after tubal anastomosis in women with tubal ligation
September 2025
Female sterilization is a common contraceptive method, but with changing family dynamics, an increasing number of women seek to restore fertility after tubal sterilization. Current clinical practice...
‘Surgery-by-wire’: A new cross-domain perspective on robotic control
September 2025
As robotic surgery provides clinical benefits and increases on a global scale, it also signifies the transition from direct manual control of surgical instruments to digital connectivity and teleoperation....